Media releases

Gold Coast Tourist Park goes glamping

The city’s tourism offering has had an upgrade – with first-class glamping now on offer at Jacobs Well.

Gold Coast Tourist Parks have unveiled two new safari tents at the Jacobs Well Tourist Park, providing our 13.1 million annual visitors with...

Gold Coast chases direct flights from Thailand

Mayor Tom Tate has met with Thailand’s Tourism and Sport Minister, seeking direct flights for the Gold Coast.

“We presented the city’s capacity as a sports training and events destination, as well as our obvious shared tourism appeal,” he said.

“I’ve presented...

Gold Coast seeks partnership with Phuket to boost recreational dive industry

The Gold Coast’s recreational dive industry will benefit from a formal signing in Phuket, Thailand, last night.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and Vice Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung signed the first documents to start work on a formal Sister Cities relationship between...

City chases major Chinese mining company HQ

One of China’s largest mining logistics companies is looking to set up its Australian headquarters on the Gold Coast, following a visit from Mayor Tom Tate to Chengdu.

Yahua International Group, with 5000 employees world wide, has already bought a mining...

International student boost for Gold Coast

Taiwan’s top 10 education providers will look to increase the number of tertiary students enrolling on the Gold Coast, with student safety a top priority. 

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate today briefed the education sector, outlining the quality of courses offered...

Mayor Tate chasing ‘smart jobs’ for health precinct

The Gold Coast’s Health and Knowledge Precinct took centre stage in Taiwan today – with Mayor Tom Tate encouraging leading bio-medical companies to invest in our city.

“This precinct at Parkwood is the future of our smart-jobs economy,’’ said Mayor Tom...